In the US and the UK it seems there was a three day weekend.  This weekend has helped the online casinos earn a large profit.  However, it is not all a profit for online casinos.  The winners of the many tournaments being hosted this weekend are quite content as well.  For the US it was Memorial Day, for the UK just an extra Bank Holiday.  This has allowed players to enjoy the online tournaments at their favourite online casinos for one more day than they normally receive.

The most important tournament for the weekend seems to have been the Vegas Technology weekend madness tournament.  They guaranteed $30,000 for the winners.  There was an entry fee of $20, but that didn’t slow many of the online players down.  Typically a tournament like this will end Monday evening, but since there was an extra holiday it will finish Tuesday morning.

At Vegas Technology the top 100 players are getting cash and prizes for playing the slot machines.  The first place winner will take home $10,000, with second place at $3500.  The top person at the time we learned of the tournament was up to $69, 000.00 and some change.  Vegas Technology is just one online casino that insists on offering weekend tournaments every week.  They also have a number of special tournaments during the week.  There are numerous opportunities for the online casino player to win cash.

Vegas Technology is not the only place to offer such grand prizes though.  Cherry Red is another place offering some great wins for the weekend.  In a game of Caribbean Stud Poker the winner took home a sizable jackpot.  The game has been created by Real Time Gaming.  The player won $56, 000 on the jackpot.  The surprise in the win has come from the fact that it is the second this month.  Another jackpot on Caribbean Stud Poker was won a few weeks ago.  The average hit on the game is normally $38, 000, but this time the jackpot was surpassed.

The casinos may be paying out money, but it is great PR for them.  This is why they are closing up just as much as the players.  With big wins like the Vegas Technology tournament and the Stud Poker jackpot more online players are willing to enter the mix.  They want the chance just like everyone else to see a win.